Ukraine's European Revolution?

[Berkut]

The same thing's going to happen in the Ukraine that happened in Georgia;  Russia gets control over the regions that Russia wants.  And there's nothing anybody's going to do about it.

Probably true.

Which is pretty much the point of the article you posted above.

[Ed Anger]

Germany disbanded the 7th Panzer. 

[OttoVonBismarck]

And whatever about Germany, the thing is frequently throughout the Cold War the United States recognized that at times, Europe which was much closer to the front lines couldn't take a strong stand--but the United States could. Barack needs to get over this concept that he can't act internationally without the entire Western world working with him. As long as he does, the West has no strength, because you'll never get the US, France, UK, and Germany all lined up on any issue of substance--and Putin only needs to consult with himself and a few close allies within Russia (if even that.)

[Sheilbh]

Carl Bernstein (of Watergate fame) claimed on CNN that Merkele is strongly opposed to any sanctions regime "with teeth."

Germany's opposed to energy sanctions. The UK's opposed to financial sanctions

[Queequeg]

"These nations, including Russia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Ecuador have my gratitude and respect for being the first to stand against human rights violations."---Edward Snowden

[derspiess]

Carl Bernstein (of Watergate fame) claimed on CNN that Merkele is strongly opposed to any sanctions regime "with teeth."

Yeah, big deal.  She got Putin to agree to a fact-finding mission.  CRISIS: SOLVED

[CountDeMoney]

The same thing's going to happen in the Ukraine that happened in Georgia;  Russia gets control over the regions that Russia wants.  And there's nothing anybody's going to do about it.

Probably true.

Which is pretty much the point of the article you posted above.

The point of my article was to blame Obama.  I blame the EU for being an economic cocktease, playing footsie with the Ukrainians and incurring the wrath of Russian historic insecurities.

[Berkut]

The same thing's going to happen in the Ukraine that happened in Georgia;  Russia gets control over the regions that Russia wants.  And there's nothing anybody's going to do about it.

Probably true.

Which is pretty much the point of the article you posted above.

The point of my article was to blame Obama.  I blame the EU for being an economic cocktease, playing footsie with the Ukrainians and incurring the wrath of Russian historic insecurities.

There is plenty of blame for Obama.

I said it back at the time that drawing lines and then refusing to actually make them mean something has nasty long term repercussions.

It isn't easy standing up to a bully without starting a fight, but it can be done. However, it cannot be done AFTER you've given him your lunch money three times already.

[CountDeMoney]

There is plenty of blame for Obama.

I said it back at the time that drawing lines and then refusing to actually make them mean something has nasty long term repercussions.

It isn't easy standing up to a bully without starting a fight, but it can be done. However, it cannot be done AFTER you've given him your lunch money three times already.

Examples, please.

[derspiess]

What about Europe?
I guess they figured twice in one century was enough. They're sitting this one out. All except England Poland, and they won't last very long.

[DGuller]

I have a sinking feeling that when I wake up tomorrow and check Google News, I'll find out that a full-scale war broke out.

[Admiral Yi]

 

[Grinning_Colossus]

I'm not sure how full-scale a Russia-Ukraine war would be. Ukraine doesn't even seem to be mobilizing.

[derspiess]

I thought Ukraine called up its reserves.

edit: http://m.aljazeera.com/story/201432102620995825

[DGuller]

I'm not sure how full-scale a Russia-Ukraine war would be. Ukraine doesn't even seem to be mobilizing.

Ukraine did mobilize.